The Sundial Writers Corner
318 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Writer’s Corner on WLRH features prose and poetry submitted by talented TN Valley wordsmiths. With each episode, a different voice is heard in “The Writer’s Corner,” with a commentary or poem recorded by the author. Many of our writers have received awards at the state and national level, while others are exhibiting their creative abilities for the first time.
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Episodes
Sundial Writers Corner - Jane Patten - (1/10/2022)
January 21, 2022 17:01 - 6.57 MBIn her story called "Forty Days and Forty Nights", Sundial contributor Jane Patten recalls a childhood memory of 1961's Hurricane Esther when it hit the Delaware coast and the subsequent flooding that occurred at her house.
Sundial Writers Corner - Allen Berry - (1/3/2022)
January 10, 2022 16:01 - 2.29 MBOn this week's episode, Sundial poet Allen Berry takes us on a journey out past our solar system.
Sundial Writers Corner - Kathryn Tucker Windham - (12/27/2021)
January 03, 2022 15:01 - 14.9 MBThis week the Sundial Writers Corner revisits a treasured holiday tradition: master storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham and her red scooter.
Sundial Writers Corner - Cathie Mayne - (12/20/2021)
December 26, 2021 08:12 - 3.73 MBCathie Mayne tries to keep the focus on important things during the holiday season by remembering her role in the Christmas pageant years ago-
Sundial Writers Corner - Rosemary McMahan - (12/21/2021)
December 21, 2021 07:12 - 3.22 MBIn this special edition of Sundial, Rosemary McMahan shares warm memories that her Christmas tree evokes.
Sundial Writers Corner - Brad Posey - (12/13/2021)
December 20, 2021 15:12 - 4.41 MBBrad Posey brings us a poem that recalls his youthful and exuberant existence hanging out with his buddies at his grandparents' home in Hazel Green AL.
Sundial Writers Corner - Patricia Sammon - (12/6/2021)
December 13, 2021 15:12 - 4.12 MBLongtime Sundial contributor Patricia Sammon ponders the magic of scientific discovery.
Sundial Writers Corner - Sri Bhooshanan - (11/29/2021)
December 06, 2021 14:12 - 5.3 MBSundial Writer Sri Bhooshanan brings a slice of jungle life from his backyard as he shares an encounter that teaches him some life lessons.
Sundial Writers Corner - Sam Mitchell - (11/22/2021)
November 29, 2021 15:11 - 5.86 MBNew Sundial contributor Sam Mitchell tells a story about friendship called Misconceptions and the High Waisted Mermaid.
Sundial Writers Corner - Monita Soni - (11/15/2021)
November 24, 2021 18:11 - 5.39 MBMonita Soni lovingly details her Mother's tradition of "cutting Chai".
Sundial Writers Corner - Rose Battle - (11/8/2021)
November 15, 2021 18:11 - 5.47 MBStoryteller Rose Battle recounts her skill in negotiation following a really bad hair day.
Sundial Writers Corner - Kem Roper - (11/1/2021)
November 08, 2021 07:11 - 5.19 MBSundial Writers Kem Roper shares her story of encouragement for all of us on an uphill climb.
Sundial Writers Corner - Sara McDaris - (10/25/2021)
November 02, 2021 15:11 - 4.7 MBSundial writer Sara McDaris wonders. "what's going on?" Will her keen powers of observation help her figure it out?
Sundial Writers Corner - Rhonda Broyles - (10/18/2021)
October 27, 2021 07:10 - 5 MBRhonda Broyles has three words for us: Beware slicky pajamas!
Sundial Writers Corner - Jackie Williams - (10/11/2021)
October 18, 2021 06:10 - 5.59 MBJackie Williams remembers communicating with folks before there were rotary phones in her home town in an essay called "Going Dial".
Sundial Writers Corner - Cindy Small - (10/4/2021)
October 11, 2021 14:10 - 5.83 MBCindy Small says different, unique and quirky childhoods can produce wonderful experiences even if you do spend time with New Orleans mobsters! The food is great, music is fabulous, and you just might end up becoming the best dancer in the room. There is literary fodder to be had from friendships with madames, jazz and mafia dealings.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rebecca Moore - (9/27/2021)
October 04, 2021 14:10 - 4.24 MBOn this week's episode, Rebecca Moore takes us along on her poignant journey to a new life.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rosemary McMahon (9/20/2021)
September 27, 2021 14:09 - 4.05 MBHuntsville poet Rosemary McMahon shares two companion pieces that concern the beauty (and loss) of our Alabama wilderness.
Sundial Writers Corner - Chris Ferguson - (5/24/2021)
September 22, 2021 15:09 - 4.58 MBChris Ferguson wonders who he will change as we humans venture out in to the solar system--and he vows to be ready!
Sundial Writers Corner - Andrew V Gonzales - (9/13/2021)
September 20, 2021 15:09 - 5.12 MBWhat do YOU do with all those old photographs? Andrew V Gonzales takes us along on his analog overhaul.
Sundial Writers Corner - Beth Thames - (9/6/2021)
September 14, 2021 13:09 - 4.22 MBSundial contributor Beth Thames remembers the time she spied the Beatles on the street in Chicago--and had a conversation with Sir Paul McCartney.
Sundial Writers Corner - Michael Guillebeau - (8/30/2021)
September 07, 2021 13:09 - 3.38 MBMadison author Michael Guillebeau brings a trilogy of poems that traces the arc of his craft.
Sundial Writers Corner - Joyce Billingsley - (8/23/2021)
August 30, 2021 14:08 - 6.32 MBSundial contributor Joyce Billingsley recalls a mysterious malady she suffered as a child.
Sundial Writers Corner - Aparna Bhooshanan - (8/9/2021)
August 23, 2021 13:08 - 4.48 MBAparna Bhooshanan grapples with the question: Where on Earth am I truly American?
Sundial Writers Corner - Allen Berry - (8/16/2021)
August 23, 2021 13:08 - 3.9 MBSundial contributor Allen Berry muses on the shelf life of things in his poetry.
Sundial Writers Corner - Lynne Berry Vallely - (7/5/2021)
August 23, 2021 13:08 - 4.22 MBLynne Berry Vallely gazes upon a painting depicting Venice, and in her mind, takes a fabulous trip to the city of canals.
Sundial Writers Corner - Pashka Konstantinow - (7/26/2021)
August 13, 2021 06:08 - 2.34 MBNew Sundial contributor Pashka Konstantinow ponders what tethers her soul and physical being to existence.
Sundial Writers Corner - Melissa Ford Thornton - (8/2/2021)
August 10, 2021 08:08 - 6.26 MBThis week Melissa Ford Thornton recalls her introduction to true responsibility while "Raising Kids".
Sundial Writers Corner - Pashka Constantinow - (7/26/2021)
August 03, 2021 13:08 - 2.34 MBNew Sundial contributor Pashka Constantinow ponders what tethers her soul and physical being to existence.
Sundial Writers Corner - Amelia Rathz - (7/29/2021)
July 29, 2021 17:07 - 22.1 MBWLRH is pleased to present another winner of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest: Amelia Rathz won the Junior Short Story division with her entry: Future Nova.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rose Battle - (7/19/2021)
July 26, 2021 06:07 - 2.98 MBSundial contributor Rose Battle leaves us in stitches with her tale "She Don't Do Nothing".
Sundial Writers Corner - Matthew Wilson - (7/12/2021)
July 19, 2021 14:07 - 3.76 MBMatthew Wilson details the evolution of his "work from home" space. Have we all been through this?
Sundial Writers Corner - Jimmy Robinson - (6/28/2021)
July 09, 2021 10:07 - 9.7 MBSundial poet Jimmy Robinson remembers his good friend and her environs.
Sundial Writers Corner - Kathryn Tucker Windham - (6/21/2021)
June 29, 2021 06:06 - 11.7 MBToday we re-visit the archive of stories by the late Kathryn Tucker Windham--one in which she takes us on a tour of her summer garden.
Sundial Writers Corner - Madeline Rathz - (6/14/2021)
June 21, 2021 13:06 - 19 MBSundial presents another winner of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest: we feature an excerpt from Madeline Rathz' short story called "Skywatching".
Sundial Writers Corner - HLA's Young Writers Poetry Winners - (6/7/21)
June 15, 2021 14:06 - 5.74 MBSundial is proud to present three poetry winners from the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest. We'll hear Zayna Killedar, Jon Macri and Bryan McNeal read their prize winning poems.
Sundial Writers Corner - Erin Konstantinow - (5/31/2021)
June 07, 2021 14:06 - 6.87 MBNew contributor Erin Konstantinow shares a poem she wrote in memory of her brother, who perished in the south World Trade Center tower on Sept 11, 2001.
Sundial Writers Corner - Monita Soni - (5/17/2021)
May 24, 2021 06:05 - 11.3 MBMonita Soni can feel her Mother's presence whenever she looks at one of her paintings
Sundial Writers Corner - Michael Guillebeau - (5/10/2021)
May 17, 2021 16:05 - 10.3 MBOn this Monday following Mother's Day, Michael Guillebeau wants to talk to you about mothers and sons.
Sundial Writers Corner - Cindy Small - (5/3/2021)
May 10, 2021 07:05 - 15.9 MBSundial contributor Cindy Small takes us to an over-the -top funeral in New Orleans.
Sundial Writers Corner - Andrew V Gonzales - (4/26/2021)
May 03, 2021 13:05 - 10.1 MBAndrew V Gonzales takes us along with him on his yearly pilgrimage to the beach--is it sweeter for having been delayed by the pandemic?
Sundial Writers Corner - Jackie Williams - (4/12/2021)
April 19, 2021 15:04 - 11.7 MBSundial contributor Jackie Williams recalls the lessons big and small she learned from her typing teacher.
Sundial Writers Corner - Scott Hancock - (4/5/2021)
April 12, 2021 17:04 - 15.3 MBScott Hancock sees a wonderful opportunity for some fun--but is it REALLY a good idea?
Sundial Writers Corner - Sarah Belanger - (3/29/2021)
April 05, 2021 15:04 - 13.7 MBNew Sundial Writer Sarah Belanger reflects on lessons she learned from her most memorable teacher, the eccentric Mrs. Coleman.
Sundial Writers Corner - Monita Soni - (3/22/2021)
March 29, 2021 14:03 - 10.5 MBDuring Women's History month, Monita Soni pays homage to all women who make the world a better place to live!
Sundial Writers Corner - Jimmy Robinson - (3/15/2021)
March 22, 2021 14:03 - 5.16 MBSundial Jimmy Robinson has been thinking lately about the ashes imposed on the foreheads of the faithful at Ash Wednesday services.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rebecca Brothers - (3/8/2021)
March 15, 2021 14:03 - 4.05 MBSundial Writer Rebecca Brothers recalls the feelings brought on by a seemingly innocent game.
Sundial Writers Corner - Jerry Mebane - (3/1/2021)
March 08, 2021 17:03 - 3.84 MBTravel can sometimes challenge our stereotypes of people whom we think are different from us. In this week's episode, Jerry Mebane tells about an especially striking example of that experience.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rose Battle - (2/22/2021)
March 01, 2021 15:03 - 4.61 MBSundial storyteller rose Battle brings us another entertaining tale of life in tne Troxell family back in small town Alabama in the 1930's.
Sundial Writers Corner - Patrick Lappert - (2/15/2021)
February 22, 2021 14:02 - 6.03 MBIn this piece called "Substitution", Dr Patrick Lappert recalls an experience from his youth in San Francisco in the 60's.